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Letters to the Editor

Supports Nelson in Ward 2

To the editor: Many years ago, I was at campaign headquarters for an important local race. We were setting up to make phone calls for our candidate and, as always, looking for volunteers. In walked this teenage young man. I was skeptical , but glad for the help, put him to work. I soon ...

Wonders about Biden’s competence

To the editor: On Aug. 21, President Biden went to Hawaii to see firsthand the wildfire devastation, on Aug. 8, of Lahaina on the island of Maui. Of course he did. Hawaii voted Democrat in the 2020 presidential election. On Feb. 3, a train carrying chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, ...

Wonders what happened to unity

To the editor: Do you remember where you were and what you were doing on 9-11-2001? I will never forget that day. We were all Americans that day. We cried together and hugged each other and were so grateful we didn’t lose a loved one. Look at us today. We are so divided. Why? What has ...

Expresses thanks for Honor Flight

To the editor: I would like to thank everyone involved in this 24th Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. It was great to go back as I was there for a short time during my service in the Army many years ago. I was happy to see all the memorials and was especially moved by the changing of the guard, ...

Has questions about sports pavilion

To the editor: How many people in Webster County play pickleball or basketball? Don’t we have two high schools that already have four basketball courts? One even has a swimming pool that we all own with tax money. Here’s my idea for a new plaza. How about a track completely indoors for ...

Pipeline should be a federal decision

To the editor: Iowa citizens! It seems to me the CO2 pipeline is such a hazard to the people of Iowa. Approval of it should be from the Congress rather than a three-person utilities board. Eugene Anderson Fort Dodge